Is your skin dull?
Have you lost that youthful bounce – maybe a bit crepey?
Do you have photo damage?
To understand how we have got to the stage where our skin looks dull and lifeless – we have to understand what is going on in the skin and how aging and other factors affect this.
As will most things health related – it all goes right back to the health of the cells.
In this case were talking about skin cells and the space around the cells (their environment : their home – known as the extracellular matrix ). The extracellular matrix is a fabulous mishmash of proteins such as collagen and carbohydrates.
There is a wonderful fact in cellular science that, just like us human beings’, cells’ behaviour are effected by their environment!
Without going in to too much of the sciency stuff – we need healthy cells in a happy environment to create beautiful skin.
Skin from Within
Stay hydrated! I cant emphasis the importance of this – your cells need to look like grapes and not raisins 😊 and we know that if you do have aesthetic treatments then their longevity is greatly increased by increasing water intake. Don’t like plane water? Try carbonated or hydrogenised water – both have anti inflammatory properties and add a slice of lemon to it and you will increase it’s punch
We need to try to reduce oxidative stress on the cells caused by Sun damage, inflammation & environmental factors
Avoid smoking | fizzy sugared drinks
reduced processed food | eat a variety of whole foods
you can take additional supplements such at Vit C, D A & E, Zinc, collagen & reishi mushroom extract, Omega 3
wear a sun hat & all year round SPF (you don’t get Vit D from the sun between Oct and April but unfortunately UVA still is out causing oxidative stress on your skin and increasing your aging).
Home Skin Care
Wear a good high grade non toxic SPF – my favourite is PCA Skin Weightless Protection SPF 45 – zinc oxide based, this is far better for your skin and over all health than other options. It’s light and disappears right into the skin! so no need to worry about a greasy film or clogging pores! During the winter I like to use PCA Skin Hydrator Plus Sroad Spectrum SPF 30 for that added moisturisation during the harsh months.
A toner resets your skin’s pH if it is off balance. This is one good reason to use a toner after cleansing. But there’s an even more compelling reason. A toner hydrates skin and prepares it for serums and moisturisers, which are absorbed much better with toner. A simple and effective natural toner is Rose water, if you need something a little more astringent then you can use Witch hazel for 48hours. For a clever medical grade toner I like to use PCA Skin Hydrating toner: this weightless, daily-use toner deeply hydrates the skin while providing antioxidant protection and reducing inflammation.
PCA Skin Revitalising Mask is an excellent at-home enzyme mask with papaya, honey, vitamin E and fruit extracts that calms and exfoliates the skin, leaving a glowing complexion.
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) is a super ingredient for promoting even skin tone, reducing discolouration and aiding glowing skin & the skins barrier function. PCA Skin have a fabulous day & night Vitamin B3 Brightening serum that you just might love to try- and the good news is -they now have a Vitamin B3 Eye Brightening Cream features an illuminating blend of 5% niacinamide, daisy flower and hawkweed extracts, and antioxidants that work over time to deliver refreshed, bright, and healthy-looking eyes.
PCA Skin Hydralux night time moisturiser is rich, luxurious deeply hydrates the skin while providing anti-aging benefits such as: Improved moisture retention and skin barrier function for long-lasting hydration, reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improved skin fullness and plumping.
And finally by no means least of all Retinol – that magical ingredient that increased skin cell turn over and promotes baby soft skin! Remember not all retinols are made equally – nor are they delivered to the depth of the skin where they are needed. PCA Skin have a specifically targeted retinol to help your quest to brighter tighter skin.Their Intensive Brightening 0.5% Retinol is the ultimate pure retinol nighttime treatment for those with discoloration. A powerful nightly treatment that creates an even, bright and radiant complexion. Pure retinol, resveratrol and niacinamide promote a healthy glow while improving discoloration. Potent, stable ingredients in a patented Omnisome delivery system to carry ingredients deeper into the skin for superior results
If your budget does not allow for Medical grade home care – stick to a good quality organic aloe vera – this will improve your skin cell turnover. Spend your money on the Medical grade SPF!
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Treatments
There are a number of treatments that can help you improve dull lifeless skin – and even achieve the illusive Glass skin! one of our most requested treatments is the Illumifacial as it delivers impeccable results. Click the buttons to find out more about treatments that can help